Ford C-Max, Focus, Galaxy And 3 More Recall R/2018/053: Oil Sump May Crack Due To The Engine Overheating, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

12 Mar 2018

Launched

48,595

vehicles in the UK

17S45

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Ford recalled C-Max, Focus, Galaxy and 3 more vehicles built between 18 July 2014 and 19 October 2015. The engine control module calibration may not adequately detect an overheat condition in certain 2.0L Duratorq Diesel engines. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and download revised software for the control module calibration that improves overheat detection and provides an instrument cluster warning indicator to the driver and engine de-rate strategy. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

The engine control module calibration may not adequately detect an overheat condition in certain 2.0L Duratorq Diesel engines. In extreme cases an overheated engine can result in a breach of the oil sump leading to loss of the engine oil.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: OIL SUMP MAY CRACK DUE TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING Defect: The engine control module calibration may not adequately detect an overheat condition in certain 2.0L Duratorq Diesel engines. In extreme cases an overheated engine can result in a breach of the oil sump leading to loss of the engine oil. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download revised software for the control module calibration that improves overheat detection and provides an instrument cluster warning indicator to the driver and engine de-rate strategy.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a breach of the oil sump leading to loss of the engine oil.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and download revised software for the control module calibration that improves overheat detection and provides an instrument cluster warning indicator to the driver and engine de-rate strategy. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.

Are You Affected?

C-Max, Focus, Galaxy and 3 more built between 18 July 2014 and 19 October 2015 may be included. Ford estimates 48,595 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
2. Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 17S45 or the DVSA reference R/2018/053. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2018/009 on 8 Jan 2018, for the engine cylinder head may crack. The one launched after it was R/2018/039 on 15 Mar 2018, for brake servo may fail. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Kuga recall history, all recalls launched in 2018 and fire risk recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2018/053, launched 12 March 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.